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The garden commemorates Frank MacDonald MM (26 June 1896 – 23 August 2003) an Australian World War One veteran, notable for having been the last surviving veteran from Tasmania, and the last surviving decorated Australian veteran. Frank Macdonald grew up in Ulverstone. 

At the time of his death, MacDonald was also the oldest surviving World War One veteran.  

MacDonald was awarded the Military Medal for his "conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in action" during the events on 12 October 1917. In addition to the Military Medal, MacDonald was also awarded the Legion of Honour. The French ambassador to Australia Dominique Girard flew to Tasmania in 1998 to personally present MacDonald with the Legion of Honour

Location

Address:	2 Leven Street, Ulverstone Primary School, Ulverstone, 7315
State:	TAS
Area:	AUS
GPS Coordinates:	Lat: -41.160442 Long: 146.163729 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.

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Details

Monument Type:	Garden
Monument Theme:	People
Sub-Theme:	Military

Dedication

Source: MA